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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,798.84, 45,255.98 and 22,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,798.84, 45,255.98 and 22,059.18 is: 30,437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,798.84 : 45,255.98 = 22,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,798.84/45,255.98 = 22,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,798.84x = 45,255.98 × 22,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,798.84x = 998,309,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,309,864.04/32,798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,437.36

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